Hi Dr. Bell, I agree with those that have stressed the importance for us to have a space to talk freely among ourselves, but I think running a test call next week that includes some COMS or other folks and reassessing how often we want that to happen is a good idea. Thanks, Connor On Tue, Apr 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com> wrote:
Hello,
First, my apology for the dropped zoom call today. I now know what the problem is and will work for that not to happen again.
My question is about participation in any future of these zoom meetings.
At national convention we open our conference to anyone interested, but we keep this NOMC list primarily restricted to only certified NOMC.
Last week, I mostly only allowed NOMC onto the zoom call list. This week I am getting increasing numbers of requests to participate by O&M people who are not NOMC. So far, I am adding them to the registration list; however, I do realize in these times you all are discussing somewhat sensitive information, some of which others may not agree with.
My question to those who are NOMC: From next week forward for as long as we do these weekly zoom calls, are you all comfortable with conventional O&M joining this conversation or would you rather I restrict it to only NOMC at this time.
I am glad to do it either way
Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC, Director,
Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
600 Mayfield Ave / 210 Woodard Hall
PO Box 3158
Ruston LA 71272
Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259
ebell at latech.edu www.pdrib.com
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